Pronunciation: /ɡlæns æt/
noun a quick look or brief observation
A1 I took a quick glance at the menu before ordering.
A2 She gave a brief glance at the clock to check the time.
B1 He cast a casual glance at the painting on the wall.
B2 After a cursory glance at the report, she realized there were errors.
C1 The expert's detailed glance at the data revealed important insights.
C2 His critical glance at the contract uncovered discrepancies that needed to be addressed.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 She glanced at the clock to check the time.
A2 I quickly glanced at the map to find our location.
B1 He glanced at his phone before putting it away.
B2 The professor glanced at the student's paper before handing it back.
C1 The detective glanced at the evidence, trying to piece together the crime.
C2 She casually glanced at the menu before deciding what to order.
formal She would often glance at her watch during the meeting to keep track of time.
informal I caught him glancing at his phone while we were talking.
slang I saw her give a quick glance at the cute guy across the room.
figurative When you glance at a problem without really understanding it, you'll never find a solution.
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